Decorative electrical box

Abstract

A method and apparatus for flush-mounting a decorative electrical circuit box for supporting an electrical accessing unit. More specifically, a method and apparatus for flush-mounting a face plate of an electrical circuit box with a finished wall surface for aesthetic purposes. Newly constructed building structures have a great need for flawless walls for improving the aesthetic features of the structures. Likewise, in existing structures, improvements in aesthetics increase the presumed value. The electrical circuit box, generally disposed behind a wall, has an open front. The electrical accessing unit is fixed within the electrical circuit box, and a faceplate covers the open front, allowing access only to the electrical accessing unit. In order to make the wall surface flat and smooth, the faceplate must be mounted flush with the surface of the wall.

We claim:  
     
       1. A decorative electrical circuit box for establishing a flush-mounted faceplate of a wall accessible circuit unit, said decorative electrical box comprising: 
       a housing having a rear wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, a left side wall, a right side wall and an open front, wherein at least one of said rear wall, said top wall, said bottom wall, said left side wall and said right side wall includes an aperture formed therein;  
       a flange attached to said housing and encircling said open front, said flange having at least one aperture formed therein;  
       a L-shaped trimming ring encircling said housing and said flange, said L-shaped trimming ring having a first leg abutting said flange and a second leg abutting a wall surface  
       wherein said trimming ring provides an extension of said housing along the wall surface.  
     
     
       2. The decorative electrical circuit box according to  claim 1 , including a faceplate positioned on said flange to cover said open front. 
     
     
       3. The decorative electrical circuit box according to  claim 2 , wherein said L-shaped trimming ring is fabricated from non-metallic material. 
     
     
       4. The decorative electrical circuit box according to  claim 2 , wherein said L-shaped trimming ring is fabricated from metallic material. 
     
     
       5. The decorative electrical circuit box according to  claim 4 , wherein said second leg of said L-shaped trimming ring is formed with a tapered, undulating surface.